Synthesis of (R) and (S)-α-Hydroxy-β-Amino Propionaldehydes and Propionic Acids From D-Mannitol

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1987-27979

An easy method to prepare (R)- and (S)-isoserine from D-mannitol is reported.Suitably protected (R)- or (S)-α-hydroxy-β-aminopropanals are also accessible by the same route.